Life and issues on the beautiful south side of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia, with regular updates. Scroll down for past blogs.
My name is Peter Best. I live in Melville and I've written and authorised all these topics, but not the responses. You are welcome to come with me to volunteer in local places. Please feel free to contact me on 0418 942 476 or add your comments to our community blog. What are your thoughts?

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Community Grants

Like some money for your favourite project? Here are two fresh opportunities to get some.

Last year they awarded grants for cleaning up shorelines, community education, Council projects and more. Grants are for up to $10,000. The total available is over $400,000.

The RAC Grass Roots Grants provides up to $2,000 to not-for-profit community groups to support initiatives that will have a positive impact and strengthen local communities. The RAC will support initiatives where there is an opportunity to raise awareness or educate the community on ways to deliver a better world of mobility. Applications close on 20 May, 5 August and 28 October 2013

Got some ideas? Like to connect with others to make a project happen? Click on Comments, below, or email me.

Who am I?

My home is in the City of Melville, WA. I enjoy my community, my neighbours and all that makes this place special. I volunteer as Justice of the Peace. Four years as City Councillor in South Perth helped me to learn more about working effectively with diverse community groups. Owning a local business and working in the Pilbara taught me about long term planning and resilience. I’ve coached local sports teams, worked in Africa and helped local charities in WA. I’ve learned much from the diversity of people in our city.
Growing up in inland Australia, I learned early that when something needed doing it was best to roll up my sleeves and to get started. There’s work to be done here to ensure that future generations enjoy Perth as much as we do. Balancing environmental, social and economic components of our future is important to me. I hope this matters to you too. My family, my friends and my neighbours all tell me they want to feel safe, they want to feel good about the future and to know there’s someone listening to them. Taking care of these needs is what I do. You can call me any time. I feel obliged to be helpful because I have received so much from others.